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Column regarding genetically modified foods was one-sided and misinformed

June 30, 2011

Melissa Mastrogiovanni’s column on Genetically Modified (GM) foods  is a thinly-veiled hatchet job, repeating a mixture of half-truths, lies and grossly misinformed opinions about this technology. This was disappointing, as Ms. Mastrogiovanni interviewed...

Will Obama’s budget balance America?

Will Obama’s budget balance America?

By Perspective Staff | April 14, 2011

President Obama outlined his long-term budget plan, which he claims will cut the deficit by a combined $4 trillion in the next 12 years, in a speech delivered Wednesday night. What do you think of the proposed budget?   Jack Baker, columnist I don't...

Concealed-carry laws should not be restricted to guns

By Logan Short | March 31, 2011

A few weeks ago, I wrote a column in regards to efforts in several states to implement concealed-carry laws on college campuses. At first I was against it, but I retract my opinion and believe that concealed-carry laws should be implemented on college...

In focus: Too soon for nuclear disaster references on TV?

In focus: Too soon for nuclear disaster references on TV?

By Northern Star perspective Staff | March 31, 2011

Jack Baker, columnist I have no problem with certain Simpsons episodes being censored in order to avoid jokes that could make fun of what is a very serious situation in Japan. In fact, I don't think it goes far enough. I think they should just censor...

Vote on Tuesday for new city council

By Letter to the Editor | March 31, 2011

On Tuesday, April 5, NIU students and staff will have an opportunity to positively change the direction of the city of DeKalb. Yes, Election Day is once again upon us. This election will give DeKalb voters a chance to change the make-up of city council...

In Focus: Should Congress repeal Obamacare or keep it?

In Focus: Should Congress repeal Obamacare or keep it?

By Perspective Staff | March 24, 2011

Jack Baker, columnist It's not often that I agree with Republicans, but I have to on this issue. Obamacare was never the correct answer. Forcing people to buy insurance was supposed to lower costs how? Congress needs to revisit the health care issue and...

Letter to the Editor: Allowing guns on campuses actually does make sense

By Letter Writer | March 9, 2011

A columnist with the Northern Star recently published a piece titled "Allowing guns on campus makes no sense." The story was about proposals in nine other states, to permit persons with conceal carry permits to carry on college campuses. Although I have...

Journalism is becoming less and less respectable

By Aaron Brooks | March 7, 2011

When people ask me what I do, I tell them I sell crack. I tell them this not because I deal crack, but because it is much better to be thought of as a crack dealer than a journalist. As a crack dealer, my only clients are addicts; whereas being a journalist,...

With a 35-81 career record at NIU, on the verge of a fourth straight 20-loss season, it is time for Ricardo Patton and NIU to go their separate ways.

The Patton Problem: ‘An unacceptable situation’

When you have a horse with a broken leg, it seems natural to put it out of its misery. The legs of NIU's men's basketball program have been broken for far too long. As a head coach at NIU, Ricardo Patton has been a perennial failure, not only for the...